About the Department

　　At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

　　In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

　　What we offer you:

　　Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

　　All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

　　Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

　　Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

　　Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

　　Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

　　Tuition Assistance

　　Life & Disability Insurance

　　Employee Referral Awards

　　At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

　　The Position

　　Responsible for ensuring new processes are consistent with line of business operation & compliant with global standards. Incumbent would participate in local & global team to develop systems used to ensure new lines & processes are operational, including successful ramp-up of the new processes. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business, & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus & Standards "Gatekeeper".

　　Relationships

　　Senior Project Manager – Site Capacity & Upfit.

　　Essential Functions

　　Work primarily with project team & corporate to ensure design of applications for new processes & equipment

　　Act as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives

　　Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers

　　Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management

　　Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals

　　Provides input to product feature enhancements & process improvements

　　Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies

　　Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems

　　Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas

　　Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules

　　Support projects that involve specified application solutions

　　Maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans

　　Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems

　　Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications

　　Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management

　　Operate within compliance with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation

　　Implement effective change management

　　Support corporate, DFP, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects

　　Other accountabilities, as assigned

　　Physical Requirements

　　Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

　　Qualifications

　　Education: BS in IT/Engineering/related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required

　　Experience:

　　Minimum of five or more (5+) years IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems preferred.

　　Technical/Process/Functional Knowledge: Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: Manufacturing Execution Systems (i.e. PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA) preferred

　　Organization/Planning: Proven expertise, (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion a plus

　　Leadership: Builds strong working relationships, creates direction through vision, inspiration, & example a plus

　　Participative/Supporting/Coaching: Actively participates in team activities, supports ideas/actions of others, uses appreciative feedback style to coach others in how to “Make their idea even better” preferred

　　Agility: Quickly flexes to changes in the work environment & can prioritize business needs with grace & ease required

　　Teaming: Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “For me to win the Team must win” beliefs preferred

　　Initiative: Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLean / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

　　Customer/Results Driven: Demonstrates understanding of customer (internal/external) requirements by communicating expectations, building relationships & meeting customer needs while modeling a Quality Mindset a plus

　　Discipline & Fact Based Decision Making: Demonstrates a disciplined approach to problem solving that is based on data & facts & is consistent with Novo Nordisk’s Vision, Business Goals & Values a plus

　　Personally Accountable: Owns the results of their individual actions, owns the results of their Team’s Activities. Models the Novo Nordisk Way preferred

　　We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

　　At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

　　Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

　　If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.